2006-10-02 15:25:11 · 21 answers · asked by vikram_va2001 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Your kitten probably needs to have his anal glands expressed. Take him to the vet as soon as possible. Anal glands are usually expressed naturally when an animal defecates , but in some animals (especially in overweight ones!) they cannot express them themselves. It is a quick and usually painless outpatient procedure and not usually too expensive. At the vet clinic where I work we charge $10 to do the procedure.
It could also possibly be hookworms. If your kitten has hookworms, they could be irritating his anus and causing him to itch it on the ground. Your vet can do a fecal and tell you if he has worms. If you don't want to do the fecal, you can go ahead and deworm him anyway. It doesn't hurt to deworm a kitten even if he doesn't have worms.
The anal glands are more likely the problem though.
Hope this helps and good luck to your kitty!
2006-10-02 16:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Vet_Techie_Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably has worms, not as big of a deal as you may think. common for mother to pass it on to kittens. Bring to a vet, with stool sample. The worms will be pretty evident when you collect poo. Sorry to deliver bad news, my puppy had same deal, rubbing but on floor, apparently the worms were hanging out- nastiest thing i almost ever saw, cant shake the image.
2006-10-02 15:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has an itchy bum, probably from worms.
Vets will usually give a kitten a wormer at the first visit. Please don't say he hasn't been in to a vet yet for that and to start his series of kitten shots!
2006-10-02 15:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your kitten to the vet as soon as possible. He may have neurological or medical problems. It could also be worms. I had a female cat that did that and she died from feline leukemia.
2006-10-02 15:32:52 · answer #4 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't generally enjoy doing this as some dogs do. If a cat does it, it's generally because of irritation. Take him to the vet.
2006-10-02 15:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to the vet right away. The poor kitten has an anal problem.
2006-10-02 15:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may have worms or may need to be neutered. Take him to see a vet!
2006-10-02 15:33:24 · answer #7 · answered by Muggle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I know that that's what my female kitten did when she was in heat...strange.
2006-10-02 18:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he's got worms. if you are talking about him dragging his rear. sounds like it is irritated or itching. have him checked.
2006-10-02 15:31:28 · answer #9 · answered by In Las Vegas 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he is still doing that tomorrow, you need to bring him to the vet.
2006-10-02 15:29:25 · answer #10 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋